Street fare: Menteng offers a place to dine under the starsHera Diani
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta==================================================================
STANDFIRST: With its well-planned homes set in spacious grounds,
Menteng was the model suburb for the Dutch. More ...
Menteng a place to dine under the starsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its well-planned homes set in spacious grounds, Menteng
was the model suburb for the Dutch. More ...
Oil and gas liberalization: A real test for President SusiloRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The liberalization of the Indonesian oil and gas sector
constitutes a real heavyweight test in the first 100 days of
President Bambang Yudhoyono's administration since not only his
own image is at stake ... More ...
RI students in Perth revved up by souped-up carsPrapti Widinugraheni, Contributor, Perth, Australia A shiny black Lexus emblazoned with racing car stickers glided
into the car park, its body almost scraping the asphalt. More ...
Taking time out in tranquil LaosMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post, Vientiane Laos probably ranks bottom when it comes to tourist destinations
in the greater Indochina region. More ...
If you go ... Getting there: The most convenient option is by air, which is
limited to Lao Airlines (Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Hanoi and Phnom
Penh), Thai Airways (Bangkok), and Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi). More ...
Turning around the decline in crude oil productionHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent increase in global oil prices has resulted in
windfall profits for most oil producers in the world, but not
Indonesia. More ...
A heaven sent people and culture Torajans believe that their ancestors originated from a marriage
of people from the heaven and sea, creating their offspring
together with the unique culture of Aluk Todelo. More ...
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, December 12, 2004Exhibitions* Photo The Master Class Klavdij Sluban, Oktagon Gallery, Jl.
Gunung Sahari Raya No. 50A, Central Jakarta, until Dec. 22.
* The Hungry Box: the endless interiors of MVRDV, Erasmus Huis,
Jl. H.R. More ...
On the record: MoccaArtist : Mocca
Album : Friends (Ffwd Records) Indie band Mocca shows progress in this sophomore effort. While
debut album My Diary, which led the band to being hailed as one
of the most popular newcomers in 2003, was very cutesy wutesy and
girlie, Friends shows some maturity. More ...
The Jakarta floodKorrie Layun Rampan He had been whistling all afternoon; several of the other
riverbank slum dwellers wondered why Bejo was suddenly in such a
good mood. He had earlier been too sulky to talk with his
neighbors."Got a lot of orders, kang (older brother)?" asked a woman. More ...
Soul support: Soothing the heart in a tranquil homeMaria Endah Hulupi, Contributor, Jakarta A house can work wonders for its owners, as it does
not only reflect their lifestyle but with careful design, can
also soothe the heart and soul. More ...
Still playing Brownies (Romance/Comedy, 108 minutes) Starring Marcella
Zalianty, Bucek, Arie K. Untung, Elmayana Sabrenia, Philip Jusuf-
Jauw. Directed by Hanung Bramantyo.Local romantic comedy lacks romance and only offers a little
comedy, but does have abundant contrivances. More ...
TV Program: Sunday, December 12, 2004.TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon: Maya The Bee7:30 Children Show9:00 Music: Delta10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang11:00 TV Drama12:30 p.m. More ...
Susilo visits quake victims in Alor a month after disasterYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visited on Saturday victims of
the major earthquake that rattled the East Nusa Tenggara island
of Alor, one month after the disaster took place. More ...
Tana Toraja out to win UNESCO award, and visitorsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Tana Toraja, South Sulawesi The rainy season comes early in Tana Toraja, but it does not
dampen the generous beauty of the mountain panoramas, or its
exotic culture, blessed with traditional burial sites ... More ...
Ikranegara stays true to his spiritYenni Djahidin, Contributor, Washington Born and raised in Bali, Ikranegara cannot put a distance
between him and his artistic path, even when he lives far away from home.The gray clouds had been pouring rain all day long. More ...
RI off to dismal start in LG CupMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta With poor health forcing Indonesian Olympian Satrio Rahadani
to withdraw from the 7th LG ASEAN Tae kwon do championship here
on Saturday, Indonesia got off to a miserable start. More ...
On the record: U2Artist : U2
Album : How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (Universal Music) Let's just say this record, which brings U2 into its 26th year,
is not their best outing, especially coming after 2000's All That
You Can't Leave Behind. More ...
Didik marks birthday in styleCynthia Webb, Contributor, Yogyakarta A man of many talents, and faces, Didik Nini Thowok will mark
a milestone in his life in his hometown, surrounded by friends
and colleagues from the arts.Yogyakarta residents are in for a rare treat during the week
commencing Dec. More ...
Film awards back after extended absenceHera Diani and Bruce Emond
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
The critically acclaimed comedy of manners Arisan swept most of
the major acting awards at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) on
Saturday night, held for the first time in 12 years. More ...
Crossing over to the other side It's a simple bridge made from bamboo, very similar to those
found around the country, yet it plays a mighty role in
connecting the residents of two villages. More ...
When the clothes don't meet the music What happens when four leading designers appear together in a
fashion show? At the very least, it makes it easy for the fashion
public to distinguish those with novel concepts from their peers
with banal ideas.Adrian Gan, Didi Budiardjo, Irsan and Ronald V. More ...
'Arisan' takes major honors at film festivalHera Diani and Bruce Emond, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The critically acclaimed comedy of manners Arisan swept best
picture and most of the major acting awards at the Indonesian
Film Festival (FFI) on Saturday night, held for the first time in
12 years. More ...
RI boxers overcome first hurdlesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands Four Indonesian boxers won the opening fights in the
President's Cup here on Saturday. More ...
How Malaysia escaped the crisisVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Tragedy That Didn't Happen: Malaysia's crisis Management and
Capital Controls
Marie-Aimee Tourres
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) Malaysia
2003 (Launched August 2004)
338 pp (hardback, US$23. More ...
Cuban flair, some stabs in the dark for menswearSyahmedi Dean, Contributor, Jakarta As the modern man is fond of the sartorial mix 'n' match, whether
it's a tuxedo jacket worn over a T-shirt, or a polo shirt and
hipster jeans, several local designers set out to offer their
trends for 2005. More ...
Steeling myself for the shock of the new It was at one of those glamorous events of today's upmarket
society that an elegant elderly lady happened to sit next to me.Bowing my head a bit, I greeted her respectfully and
introduced myself. More ...
A boy's own story in 'I'm Not Scared'By Paul F. Agusta, Contributor, pfa0109@yahoo.com There are times when the world of childhood and the realities of
adult existence collide. More ...
Musician Harry Roesli dead at 53The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Musician Harry Roesli, a flamboyant and dynamic figure in the
local arts scene, died of heart disease at Harapan Kita Hospital
in West Jakarta on Saturday night. He was 53. More ...
Indonesian student faces death in CairoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian student accused of murdering four members of a
Malaysian family in Cairo earlier this year will likely face the
death sentence. More ...
NU's new lineup set to mend fencesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hasyim Muzadi announced here on Saturday the new members of
Nahdlatul Ulama's (NU) central board, including several figures
who were opposed to his recent reelection as NU leader. More ...
Musician Harry Roesli dead at 58The Jakarta Post
JakartaMusician Harry Roesli, a flamboyant and dynamic figure in the
local arts scene, died of heart disease at Harapan Kita Hospital
in West Jakarta on Saturday night. He was 53. More ...
Major oil producers see significant drop in output Most oil producers in Indonesia have experienced significant
production drops over the past few years, despite their intensive
production recovery programs. More ...
Beaten hosts aim last strike at ThailandID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Already beaten in the battle for the championship, Indonesia
will try to regain its pride over crowned Thailand when the two
teams meet on Sunday in the soccer final at the ASEAN University
Games. More ...
Now showing Rindu Kami Padamu (Our Longing for You) (Drama, 90 minutes)
Starring Didi Petet, Neno Warisman, Nova Eliza, Jaja Miharja,
Fauzy Baadila. Directed by Garin Nugroho.Garin's "smallest" movie is his most accessible to date, and
surprisingly very entertaining. More ...
Out with the old, make way for the newIt was at one of those glamorous events of today's upmarket
society that an elegant elderly lady happened to sit next to me. Bowing my head a bit, I greeted her respectfully and
introduced myself. More ...
India-ASEAN car rally ends in BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Islands After traveling for 20 days from Guwahati, India, the India-
ASEAN rally finished here on Saturday with only 22 of 60 cars
continuing the final stage from Singapore to Indonesia. More ...
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